Puma Fusion Nitro Spectra
Released 9/2021, Low Top,
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Performance Ratings
7.6
EXPERT RATING
2 reviews
8.5
USER RATING
10 ratings
Performance Summary
The Puma Fusion Nitro is a decent shoe for the price.
Pros
Traction bites hard
With the right size, the fit is great
Cons
Materials stretch too much
Support and stability could be better
Best Suitable For: Players that are looking for grippy traction.
Category Performance Ratings
8.5
Traction
Undisclosed pattern with a soft rubber compound. Excellent grip on clean courts and blacktop but loses bite on dusty surfaces.
8.0
Cushion
Full-length caged Nitro foam midsole. Plush and responsive with good court feel but compression and impact protection are muted.
6.5
Materials
Thin knit upper with synthetic construction. Conforms comfortably but stretches under pressure and feels lower quality to some reviewers.
6.5
Support
Standard support features without an outrigger and minimal arch support. Lateral containment is okay but lateral stability is limited.
8.5
Fit
Runs true to size with a snug, glove-like fit. Good lockdown when sized correctly; consider half size up for more room.
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Outdoor
Soft outsole compound leads to poor outdoor durability. Rubber wears quickly on rough courts and feels thin.
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Sizing
Generally true to size. Choose a half size up if you prefer a less snug fit or have sensitive feet.
narrow
wide
Width
Fits narrow to regular widths best. Wide-footed players may find the forefoot constricted and uncomfortable.
Comparison to Similar Shoes:
 Puma Fusion Nitro Spectra |  Li-Ning Way of Wade All City 13 |  Li-Ning Way of Wade 11 |  Li-Ning Way of Wade 12 |  Puma All Pro Nitro |  New Balance Hesi Low V2 | Add shoe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert Rating | 7.6 | 8.9(1.3) | 8.9(1.3) | 8.9(1.3) | 8.5(0.9) | 8.4(0.8) | |
| User Rating | 8.5 | 9.3(0.8) | 9.5(1.0) | NA | 9.1(0.6) | 9.2(0.7) | |
| Best Price | $104.99 $130 | $149 | $225 | $199 $225 | $75.97 $130 | $109.99 | |
| Type of Cut | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | |
| Weight | 420g - 440g | NA | NA | NA | 380g - 400g | NA |
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Expert Reviews of the Puma Fusion Nitro Spectra:
Expert Rating: 7.6 (ranks #359 of 381)
10 - Amazing
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9 - Great
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8 - Good
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7 - Average
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6 - Subpar
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5 - Poor
0
7.8
October 4, 2021
The Puma Fusion Nitro is a responsive feeling shoe that provides solid traction. There is a nice amount of court feel. However, the caging of the midsole cushion takes away from the impact protection.
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7.4
September 25, 2021
The Puma Fusion Nitro is a letdown compared to the Clyde All-Pros. The traction and cushion are great, but they don't work well with the rest of the shoe.
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User Reviews of the Puma Fusion Nitro Spectra:
User Rating: 8.5 (ranks #219 of 381)
10 - Amazing
1
9 - Great
4
8 - Good
4
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
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5 - Poor
1
8.2
February 16, 2023
Traction is the best I've ever had on any basketball shoe or any shoe in general. However, the outrigger could be a tad wider. However, I did get a blister with these shoes if played with too long.
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9.3
October 20, 2022
Really good basketball shoe. Awesome tracion even on dusty courts. Look nice and clean. Cushioning is very solid but comfortable. Overall very happy with it’s performance.
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10.0
August 6, 2024
I may be a little bit biased since these were my first pair of basketball shoes but they did feel really good to play in.
Just don’t play outdoors
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8.4
February 12, 2023
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Traction of the Puma Fusion Nitro Spectra:
Expert Traction Rating: 8.5 (ranks #209 of 381)
User Traction Rating: 9.0 (ranks #130 of 381)
10 - Amazing
6
9 - Great
2
8 - Good
3
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
1
8.0
October 4, 2021
Just as I expected in my initial impressions, the traction sticks well to clean courts. On dustier courts, the traction did not perform as well as I was hoping.
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9.0
September 25, 2021
The traction used on this shoe bites both hardwood and blacktop really well.
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Cushion of the Puma Fusion Nitro Spectra:
Expert Cushion Rating: 8.0 (ranks #269 of 381)
User Cushion Rating: 8.6 (ranks #164 of 381)
10 - Amazing
3
9 - Great
4
8 - Good
3
7 - Average
1
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
1
7.0
October 4, 2021
There is full-length Nitro foam that is caged, so the compression is very subdued. However, there is a good amount of court feel.
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9.0
September 25, 2021
The Puma Fusion Nitro is a well-cushioned ride. It feels nice and plush.
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Materials of the Puma Fusion Nitro Spectra:
Expert Materials Rating: 6.5 (ranks #380 of 381)
User Materials Rating: 8.0 (ranks #243 of 381)
10 - Amazing
1
9 - Great
2
8 - Good
6
7 - Average
1
6 - Subpar
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5 - Poor
2
8.0
October 4, 2021
Puma uses a nice knit material to make the upper of the shoe. The materials do feel thin, but the shoe still feels comfortable. It conforms nicely to your foot.
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5.0
September 25, 2021
The materials are awful. The upper stretches too much when there is pressure applied, especially with movements like stopping or changing directions.
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Support of the Puma Fusion Nitro Spectra:
Expert Support Rating: 6.5 (ranks #377 of 381)
User Support Rating: 8.3 (ranks #239 of 381)
10 - Amazing
1
9 - Great
6
8 - Good
1
7 - Average
2
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
2
8.0
October 4, 2021
I felt a lack of arch support with this shoe. The lateral containment had no issues, but the lateral stability could be better.
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5.0
September 25, 2021
The shoe has the most typical support features but is missing an outrigger. Because of this, the rest of the shoe doesn't play well together.
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Fit of the Puma Fusion Nitro Spectra:
Expert Fit Rating: 8.5 (ranks #95 of 381)
User Fit Rating: 8.1 (ranks #263 of 381)
10 - Amazing
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9 - Great
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8 - Good
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7 - Average
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6 - Subpar
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5 - Poor
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8.0
October 4, 2021
It fits my foot like a glove.
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9.0
September 25, 2021
As long as you get the right size, the fit will work for you. I wouldn't recommend these if you don't have a perfect size.
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Durability of the Puma Fusion Nitro Spectra:
User Durability Rating: 8.4 (ranks #192 of 381)
10 - Amazing
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9 - Great
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8 - Good
2
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
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5 - Poor
1
Outdoor of the Puma Fusion Nitro Spectra:
Expert Outdoor Rating: 0.0 (ranks #339 of 381)
User Outdoor Rating: 50.0 (ranks #207 of 381)
Good (100%)
2
Fair (50%)
2
Bad (0%)
4
no
October 4, 2021
The outsole does not feel durable at all.
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no
September 25, 2021
The rubber is too soft to handle a lot of outdoor play.
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Width of the Puma Fusion Nitro Spectra:
very narrow
0
slightly narrow
5
regular
5
slightly wide
1
very wide
0
slightly narrow
October 4, 2021
The width felt a bit narrow.
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Size of the Puma Fusion Nitro Spectra:
very small
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slightly small
3
true to size
6
slightly long
3
very long
0
true to size
October 4, 2021
If you don't like a snug fit, you should probably go up half a size.
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true to size
September 25, 2021
It fits true to size.
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